Learn all the important aspects of growing plants in VERTICAL FARMING SYSTEMS. Press Release – Hort Americas presents their latest online short course. From hydroponic growing system selection, use of artificial lighting and environmental control of all key variables in vertical farming systems. This is your time to master the use of artificial lighting! Instructor: M.S. Karla Garcia– Hort Americas Technical Service– Master in Plant Sciences from The University of Arizona– Recognition by ISHS in strawberry hydroponic research– Editor: Book Roadmap to Growing Leafy Greens and Herbs– CEO at Microgreens FLN Saturday, January 23, 2021 Schedule: 10:00 AM TO 12:00 PM…
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Standardization to build a vertical farming industry or building customized farms that keep cost high? Author: Rebekka Boekhout. © VerticalFarmDaily.com There are a lot of new ideas being trialed within the indoor farming space. “One of the hurdles I see is that it’s expected that there are standardized products available that will fit the new vertical farming systems being developed. Many farmers request that manufacturers develop custom components and equipment to meet the specifications of their system and their requirements, assuming that their systems will be the ones adopted by the industry and standardized,” says Chris Higgins, CEO of Hort…
Looking for a job in horticulture? We have some current job opportunities you might be interested in: SVP of Production (Multi-Site Vegetable Greenhouses) High growth is forecasted with localized distribution throughout the year. Prior P&L experience over a minimum of 15 years is expected with cross-functional strategic leadership with the COO, real estate, production, sales and growers. BS and MBA required. Travel required. VP Engineering & Design (Multi-Site Vegetable Greenhouses) Possessing a BSEE, BSME, or BSCE, and current professional license, this executive will oversee multiple concurrent projects in diverse locations in the West and Midwest. A prior background in large…
The University of New Hampshire Cooperative Extension Landscape and Greenhouse Team is hosting a Plant Production lunch and learn webinar series. You can attend as many or as few as you like. Register and select the sessions you would like to attend. You will receive an email with a link to the webinar. *One pesticide credit will be available for each of the talks indicated and will be available to participants from New England States who attend live. *Tuesday, February 2, 12:00p.m.-1:00p.m. Evaluating Biochar for Use in Field and Container Nursery Crop Production – Impact of biochar application rate and method on nutrient…
The Food Safety Modernization Act: Produce Grower Certification Training webinar is for fruit and vegetable growers, and other persons, interested in learning about product safety, the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) Produce Safety Rule, Good Agricultural Practices (GAPs), and co-management of natural resources and food safety. The PSA Grower Training Course is one way to satisfy the FSMA Produce Safety Rule requirement (§112.22.c). The course will provide a foundation of Good Agricultural Practices (GAPs) and co-management information, FSMA Produce Safety Rule requirements, and details on how to develop a farm food safety plan. This webinar will be held on the following dates…
English training course on artificial lighting in February The Japan Plant Factory Association is starting a new online English-language training course on Plant Factories with Artificial Lighting (PFAL) in February and is receiving applications now. The JPFA 2021 online training course on PFALs scheduled for February 18 – March 11 comprises introductory classes and special content designed for participants to acquire practical knowledge and expertise. The learning event follows its first online English-language training course that was offered last year. Click here to view the course brochure. All interested parties in plant factories or vertical farms can seize this opportunity as the…
Most sesame seeds are produced in tropical countries, such as India and Uganda. A large portion of those sesame seeds is consumed in countries with strict hygiene standards, such as Germany and US. So, global players in the sesame seed business are continually looking for ways to improve their product in terms of hygiene. Damian van Dijk, Account Manager Manager at CleanLight, explains: “Producers need to sanitize their product, and yet they prefer not to apply chemical products that may or may not be acceptable in any given market. So, back in 2018, some of the big producers started looking at…
The Ohio State University is gearing up for the Greenhouse Management Workshop: Improving Production via Listening to Plants, which will happen on January 27-29, 2021 from 10 am – 2 pm each day via Zoom. Growing ornamental and food crops in a controlled environment requires careful monitoring of plants’ physical and physiological aspects. This three-day virtual workshop will address the fundamentals of greenhouse management, from understanding water and nutrient needs to pest and disease control. Attendees will learn about the latest in plant monitoring tools. Co-chairs: Peter Ling and Chieri Kubota Flyer with agenda:https://probe.osu.edu/sites/probe/files/imce/Events/GHMgmt_flyer_2021.pdf Registration is $60 and provides access…
Coöperatief Koninklijk Tuinbouwcentrum Horticoop has pleasure in announcing that Steven van Nieuwenhuijzen will be starting in his role of CEO on the 1st of January, 2021. He will be leading the Horticoop transition, taking over control from the cooperative’s Board, which currently still comprises five members, headed by Joris Elstgeest, who joined the Board as chairman last year. Steven (46) has already fulfilled several director roles in the business world. Amongst others, he was managing director for D-reizen, CEO at TUI Nederland and being the corporate director Toys at Blokker Holding, he had ultimate responsibility for Bart Smit, Intertoys, Maxi…
VIRTUAL FIELD DAY: Wednesday, January 20, 2021 from 11 am to 1 pm EST This virtual field day hosted by University of Florida will provide greenhouse growers with information on new compact tomato, pepper, and cucumber cultivars for patio and indoor gardening. Gain tips to produce great plants for the booming food gardening market in 2021. Presentations will be given by UF researchers and industry plant breeding specialists. Join us on Wednesday, January 20, 2021 from 11 am – 1 pm EST to learn about key features of new cultivars that can be grown by the bedding plant industry for…
This new, unique facility will support the needs of our faculty and students unlocking human potential for innovation. This greenhouse of the future will be a place for collaborative research, sustainable food production, and distinguish Ohio State from other institutions. The CEFPRC will be located at the Waterman Agricultural and Natural Resources Laboratory. This facility will provide technology and research that will impact all Ohioans and beyond. Learn more about CEFPRC.
Survey Identifies Key Areas for Future Food Safety Training PRESS RELEASE – A survey of small farmers in Texas identifies a significant gap in food safety protocols and resources, increasing the risk of produce contamination and foodborne illness. Very few small growers – most of whom are not required to follow federal food safety guidelines – have previous food safety training, according to the study led by the University of Houston Conrad N. Hilton College of Hotel and Restaurant Management. High-risk practices that can increase the risk of produce contamination include using raw manure or a combination of manure and soil…
Horticoop BV is set to take over the remaining 20% interest in Smartcoat owned by the French business Finoxa BV by the end of 2020. This will mean that the manufacturer of shading products will be fully controlled by Horticoop BV. With its characteristic brands Redusystems and Sudlac, Smartcoat is active in more than 50 countries as a producer of the innovative coatings and cleaning agents which allow growers to control their greenhouse climate even more effectively. In addition, Smartcoat is active as a supplier of line-marking paint for sports. This expansion of the interest in Smartcoat forms part of…
Committee of Industry Leaders From Indoor Agriculture, Grocery, Specialty Food, Commercial Real Estate, Hemp, Other Sectors To Provide Guidance, Insights To Help Shape 2021 Exposition & Conference PRESS RELEASE – Indoor Ag-Con, the premier trade show for the indoor agriculture | vertical farming industry, announces the formation of its inaugural advisory board. Bringing together industry leaders from across the agriculture supply chain – from indoor farming to grocers to commercial real estate – the new board will advise and help shape the educational conference and exhibition floor offerings of the May 16-18, 2021 edition of Indoor Ag-Con and other new initiatives planned for…